Iowa City Hills Elementary to close due to budget shortfall
The Iowa City Community School District votes unanimously to close Hills Elementary at year end to preserve programs and staff amid 5.5 million in next year’s cuts. Board member Lisa Williams defends essential programs while seeking savings, estimating Hills saves about 1.66 million.
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Reynolds signs law changing Iowa nine area education agencies
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation at the Iowa Capitol altering funding and operations of Iowa nine area education agencies. The bill increases state school funding and boosts teacher pay while implementing a trimmed reform package after backlash from special education advocates.
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Cedar Rapids first quiet zone phase moves forward
Cedar Rapids plans a 510000 Phase A project on Fourth Street SE to establish quiet zones by reducing train horn use. The work includes road and crossing improvements, storm drainage, sidewalks, and new signage in coordination with Union Pacific gates. City staff seek CN Railway agreement at Stickle Drive NE to align design and construction timelines.
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